Americas Rugby News

Formally created in June 2015, this website's goal is to increase media exposure of the Tier 2 rugby nations, and create a hub with a focus on the stories of rugby in the Americas - North, Central and South.

Trio to debut against Chile

Former Junior All-American captain Tom Bliss will make his long-awaited test debut in round three of the Americas Rugby Championship when the Eagles host Chile in Fort Lauderdale on Saturday. The scrumhalf, who was recently revealed as a PRO Rugby signing, is joined by two other newcomers in the run-on …

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Americas Players in Top 14 – Week 14

Starting off week 14 of this season’s Top 14 competition will be a match in Paris this evening. In what is to be the only Friday fixture Stade Français will host Brive in a match in which they need to win. The reigning champions are down in 11th, five places below …

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Americas Players in Pro 12 – Week 15

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Week 15 of the Guinness Pro 12 gets underway this evening with Wales, Italy and Scotland each hosting one match. The round will continue on Saturday and Sunday and feature a host of Americas Players, from multiple countries. Canadians will be closely following the Ospreys home match vs Edinburgh in Swansea …

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Argentina XV make eleven changes for Uruguay

Argentina XV Head Coach Pablo Bouza has made eleven changes for Uruguay. There Argentina XV will playt away to Los Teros in a third round fixture of the Americas Rugby Championship, on Saturday evening in Punta del Este. Roberto Tejerizo retains his spot at loosehead prop and as captain of the …

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Gaminara returns for Los Teros

Juan Manuel Gaminara has returned to captain Uruguay against an Argentina XV in round three of the Americas Rugby Championship at the Estadio Burgueño in Maldonado on Saturday. The combative flanker missed the match against the Tupis with work commitments. Head coach Esteban Meneses has made six changes in total …

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USA Rugby confirms Rugby Weekend in Chicago

USA Rugby has confirmed an historic double-header – dubbed ‘The Rugby Weekend’ – to take place in Chicago this coming November. The first match will feature the US Eagles against the New Zealand Maori at Toyota Park on Friday, November 4, and the second will follow a day later at …

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Americas players in Pro D2 Week 19

It’s a busy week for the Americas in Pro D2, with 19 players from five different countries taking part between Thursday and Sunday. Bayonne took a 20-18 road victory over Bourgoin on Thursday with reserve flanker Benjamín Macome scoring a crucial try and fullback Martín Bustos Moyano slotting one conversion. …

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Canadian Women set for São Paulo

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John Tait has named his team for the next round of the HSBC Women’s Sevens Series, set to take place starting Saturday in São Paulo, Brazil. The second tournament of the season also gives the athletes a chance to have a look at the country that will be hosting the …

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Hawley to join San Francisco PRO team

Former US Eagles winger Colin Hawley is set to sign for PRO Rugby. An international at both 7s and XVs, Hawley announced via social media that he has been assigned to the San Francisco franchise, though final assignment, according to the PRO Rugby email, was subject to change. First capped …

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